Category: Theatrical

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Time for a Reel PACIFIC RIM UPRISING review

Transformers, Godzilla, King Kong. These have been some of the larger than life entities that have taken a giant bite out of the box worldwide box office in the past several years. I mention “worldwide” because for some reason or another, these large-sized characters seem to resonate more so with international audiences than they do …

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Time for a Reel 7 DAYS IN ENTEBBE review

7 Days in Entebbe is director’s José Padilha’s version of the true events that occurred just over 40 years ago in Uganda. In July of 1976, a small group of separatists set out to hijack an Air France flight headed from Tel-Aviv to Paris. Two of the terrorists (Rosamund Pike and Daniel Brühl) are a …

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Time for a Reel TOMB RAIDER review

Tomb Raider was a 1996 video game that put a tough and talented English archaeologist in search of ancient treasures front and center, capturing the imagination of millions. Including spin-offs, there have been more than 15 games spread out on over 20 different platforms all because of the talented lead female character, Lara Croft. And …

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Time for a Reel GRINGO review

Nash Edgerton has been in the movie industry for 15+ years. He has had a some bit part roles acting, but has spent the majority of his time focused on the stunt side of things. He branched out doing some small directorial works which were mostly shorts, with the lone exception of a little-known Australian …

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Time for a Reel A WRINKLE IN TIME review

Moviegoers are becoming more and more selective on where they spend their money. And since there is so much money on the table to be had, studios are doing all that they can to try and secure the biggest piece of the golden pie that they can. One movie that will be bringing quite a …

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Time for a Reel DEATH WISH review

Another classic makes its way to the theaters in the form of an all too familiar remake. 1974’s Death Wish starring Charles Bronson was viewed as a call to arms for vigilantism. The subject matter was divisive, as people praised the unlawful “take matters into your own hands” attitude, while others were much more critical …

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Time for a Reel ANNIHILATION review

From a director’s chair perspective, Alex Garland gave audiences something to really chew on in his debut work, Ex Machina (2014). The sci-fi drama was truly a visionary piece of art that propelled it to an Oscar win along with countless other awards. Alicia Vikander and Oscar Isaac gave complex layers of emotion to a …

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Time for a Reel GAME NIGHT review

Jason Bateman has seen a sustainable success rate throughout a television and movie career that has spanned four decades. Bateman’s youthful presence has been a constant throughout, although it’s been his sarcastic side that has been in the forefront in this last decade or so. It’s the rated R works such as Horrible Bosses (2011), …

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Time for a Reel RED SPARROW review

Director Francis Lawrence is probably best known for his work on the blockbuster “Hunger Games” franchise. Helming the final three movies of the dystopian series gave him quality time with the film’s shining lead actor, Jennifer Lawrence. Realizing what an amazing talent she was, Francis Lawrence was determined to allow the spirited JLaw to spread …

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Time for a Reel Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER review

Black Panther review

Believe or not, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther is the eighteenth movie this massive ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Over the last ten years Marvel has totally changed the landscape and measuring stick for what is to be considered a successful franchise. Rather than resting on its laurels, Kevin Feige and company continue to push forward, raising …